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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.80, 27,344.70 and 11,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.80, 27,344.70 and 11,663.40 is: 17,495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.80 : 27,344.70 = 11,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.80/27,344.70 = 11,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.80x = 27,344.70 × 11,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.80x = 318,932,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,932,173.98/18,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,495.10

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